Commanders Receiving the Emperor's Drinking Cups

by Toshinobu (active circa 1857 - 1886)

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Commanders Receiving the Emperor's Drinking Cups by Toshinobu (active circa 1857 - 1886)

Original Toshinobu (active circa 1857 - 1886) Japanese Woodblock Print
Commanders Receiving the Emperor's Drinking Cups

Senso-e - Senso-e are prints depicting wars, most often the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 - 1895 and the Russo-Japanese War in 1904 - 1905. Primarily triptychs, these images filled the journalistic need for illustrations of current activities on the battle front, but also acted as propaganda, encouraging support for the wars and fostering patriotism. These prints emphasized the bravery and success of the army and navy, using dramatic designs and bold compositions, with customers eagerly purchasing the latest prints. Some famous Meiji era artists did senso-e, including Kiyochika, Chikanobu, and Gekko. By the time the Russo-Japanese War came around, woodblock prints had fallen out of favor due to competition with photography and lithography, so fewer designs exist from this time period as compared to the Sino-Japanese War.

Special detail - Burnishing on the black uniforms, embossing on the beauties' white kimono.

Artist - Toshinobu (active circa 1857 - 1886)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small losses and holes, repaired. Slight soiling, a few spots and stains, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.

Commanders Receiving the Emperor's Drinking Cups by Toshinobu (active circa 1857 - 1886)
Commanders Receiving the Emperor's Drinking Cups by Toshinobu (active circa 1857 - 1886)

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